Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Category Archives: Jeddah
IDB president receives King Abdullah Award
[wpResize] Islamic Development Bank (IDB) President Ahmad Mohamed Ali has received the King Abdullah Award for his dedicated service to the Muslim Ummah and bringing honor to the Saudi Arabian government. The award was presented to him by Crown Prince
SR2.8bn IDB loan cleared for Egypt
[wpResize] The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) on Tuesday announced loans worth $752 million (SR2.82 billion) to finance development projects in Egypt. The IDB marked its 40th anniversary with the participation of Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense,
3 terror plotters to die for targeting banks
[wpResize] Three people have been sentenced to death by a special court in Jeddah after being found guilty of joining Al-Qaeda’s intelligence unit and plotting to target Saudi banks. One defendant was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being
Madinah harvest ‘delayed by expat worker shortage’
[wpResize] Madinah date farmers say they are in trouble because they do not have enough workers to harvest this season’s crop following the crackdown on illegal workers by the Labor Ministry. “Farm owners normally hire workers ahead of the date
Washing of bodies suggested to punish Muslim violators of Ramadan rule
[wpResize] Ramadan is likely to begin Sunday (June 29) as astronomers have ruled out the possibility of sighting the new crescent on Friday. “Moon will disappear before sun in most regions of the Kingdom on Friday,” said Mulhem Hindi of
Foreign Ministry’s help sought to solve Filipino recruitment issue
[wpResize] The Labor Ministry will approach the Foreign Affairs Ministry to sort out obstacles in recruiting Filipino domestic workers including contractual difficulties faced by Saudi recruiters in the Philippines. Labor Ministries of the two countries had signed an agreement earlier
Municipality clamps down on eateries
[wpResize] It is the time of the year when the weather shifts toward high summer temperatures and humidity bringing with it many seasonal afflictions which can ruin the holidays, especially for kids. Health experts say cold food is the main
Three million to visit Jeddah fest
[wpResize] The ongoing 35th “Jeddah Ghair” festival is expected to attract more than three million visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom and is slated to generate SR3 billion by the end of June. The festival has sparked competition among
‘Govt looking into issue of stranded Pakistanis’
[wpResize] The issue of stranded Pakistanis in Bangladesh has not been forgotten, said Raja Zafar-ul-Haq, leader of Pakistan’s upper house of Parliament and secretary-general of World Muslim Congress, during a recent visit to Jeddah. Highlighting the main issues discussed during
Free medical checkup offered for Ramadan
[wpResize] A local hospital provided free health advice for members of the public here recently for Ramadan, including tests for diabetes and high blood pressure, and information on nutrition and losing weight. Abdul Rahman Al-Sheik, an internal medicine and endocrinology
Qur’an available in 72 languages at Grand Mosque
[wpResize] The Kingdom has almost completed elaborate and comprehensive arrangements for Qur’an recitation at Makkah’s Grand Mosque ahead of Ramadan. The Qur’an is now available in 72 different foreign languages. “We have developed a state-of-the-art technology system that any smartphone
Residents stock dates ahead of Holy Ramadan
[wpResize] Scores of Jeddah residents are stocking up on dates ahead of Ramadan in anticipation of price rise during the busy season. Date shops and retailers in Jeddah are witnessing unprecedented demand for dates in the days leading up to
Saudi Arabia becomes major importer of hard and soft wheat
[wpResize] JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia bought 780,000 tons of hard and soft wheat in a tender for shipment periods between September 10 and November 30, the Grain Silos and Flour Mills Organization (GSFMO) said on Monday. Of the total, it
Penalties for harming antiquities
Cabinet approves urban heritage law JEDDAH – The Council of Ministers on Monday approved a landmark law to protect its antiquities and heritage, as well as to give the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) powers to handle them.
Jeddah, Riyadh, Madinah hotel occupancy expands
[wpResize] JEDDAH – In Saudi Arabia, Jeddah witnessed an 8.8 percent expansion in hotel rooms’ yield to $207 on a 6.7 percent growth in average room rate to $266 and 1 percent in occupancy to 77 percent, during the first
IDB extends $100b financial assistance to members in 40 years
[wpResize] JEDDAH – The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group has given $100 billion in financial assistance to its member countries during the last 40 years, IDB President Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Ali announced here on Monday. Speaking at a press conference
Oman hosts GCC Metro and Rail Conference ’14
[wpResize] JEDDAH – The GCC Metro and Rail Conference (GMRC 2014) will be hosted by Oman’s Ministry of Transport and Communications, in collaboration with The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf – Secretariat General. The conference will
IDB’s success deepens Islamic states’ solidarity
[wpResize] The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is committed to going ahead with its projects in member states affected by conflicts, said its President Ahmed Mohammed Ali. He made these remarks at a press conference in Jeddah, attended by Finance Minister
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